Duterte impeachment trial enters 41st day with property testimony

MANILA — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte advanced to its 41st day as her legal team called Samal City Assessor Engr. John Kenneth Enumerables to the witness stand. The testimony centered on real estate holdings associated with Duterte and her spouse, lawyer Manases.

Enumerables, as the city assessor for the Island Garden City of Samal, was positioned to provide official documentation and expert perspective on the properties under examination. His appearance marked the second defense witness in the high-profile proceeding.

The focus on property records represents a significant phase in Duterte's defense strategy, which has sought to address claims raised during the prosecution's case. The trial, which began earlier in the year, has proceeded through multiple witness testimonies from both sides.

The impeachment proceedings against the vice president have maintained public attention as they unfold in the Philippine Congress. Duterte continues to deny the charges brought against her, with her legal team methodically presenting evidence and witnesses to support her defense.